Researching the bloodlines of the ancient Riverdans

Backdrop of Dunstrand: War has been brewing in the north for years. The forces of Gwinn have taken islands and coastal communities and is at war with the Norther Merchant Cities and Umbak. Dunstrand remained neutral until the Tarmysian Peninsula was invaded. Tarmysia and the rest of Dunstrand are separated by a thin neck of jagged hills, with seasonal access only through a place called Gillman Pass. The Scar Flow and Dwindor Swamp provide an impenetrable barrier after that. The forces of Gwinn have held onto Tarmysia for a year or more now. The old Riverdan territories may have a role in what happens to Dunstrand – a key part in a plot which involves the party...

CY 9141, Month 6, Day 20 – Hareen Bladeheart, of the Crows of Bar-Innis, has a vision and is chosen by Rastur, lord of Lions, to go north and do try and defeat The Confessor – high priest of Elancil. Many flock to his standard.

9141, Month 8, Day 6; The Crows enter the north lands on their quest; some have stayed behind to divide the agents of Gwinn.

9141, Month 9, Day 19; The Band of Crows kill The Confessor (The Gwinnish forces religious leader) in an epic bloody battle

9142, Month 1, Day 4; Holy War is declared by Gwinn

9142, Month 2, Day 25; Bounty for the Band of Crows posted by the forces of Gwinn

9142, Month 3, Day 7; Word comes out from the north that Northgate Garrison is under full scale attack, somehow a cult of Malek is involved

CY 9142, Month 4, Day 24; The Rosewood Vase, symbol of the north’s salvation, is miraculously returned to the Temple of Aerna at Karolak

CY 9142, Month 4, Day 25; Signs of famine in the north; military campaigns slow in the north